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R152 HGB

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,880 mi
Last recorded120,880 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 HGB
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 120,880 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 115,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 108,184 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 101,595 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 94,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

slight leak at rear nearside suspension strut

Pass 15 May 2007 94,969 miles

slight leak at rear nearside suspension strut

Pass 17 May 2006 86,601 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 May 2006 86,601 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Baleno?

Based on 151,824 MOT tests across 19,839 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,268
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
19,839
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 8,948
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,415
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,660
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,883
position lamp(s) not working 2,980
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R152 HGB is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 75,608 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Baleno fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 8,948 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R152 HGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Baleno typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R152 HGB registered?

R152 HGB is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R152 HGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R152 HGB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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